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Configure Settings

Selecting CONFIGURE SETTINGS and pressing either the ENTER
or RIGHT button takes you to the Configure Setting menu. 

This menu offers several customer accessible settings.

Set Regen Time:  

This sets the time of day (in hours & minutes) that

the computer will start an automatic regeneration. The optimum
time is when little to no water will be used in the home. The default
setting of 2:00 AM (02:00 metric) works well for most customers.

Salt Settings:

There are several selections in the salt settings menu.

Low Salt Alert:

You have the option of turning a low salt warning

ON or OFF.  If set to ON, the system will sound an audible alarm
tone when your salt level drops to 30 pounds or less.  This serves as a
reminder to add salt to your brine tank.

Salt Audible Time

:

If your Low Salt Alert is turned ON, the alarm

tone will sound for one hour, starting at the time shown here.  You can
adjust the starting hour to suit your schedule.  Pick a time when you
are likely to hear and respond to the alarm.

Note  that  if  the  alarm  sounds  for  one  hour  with  no  action  on  your
part, it will turn off and sound again at the same time the next day.

Salt  Type

:

You  have  the  option  to  use 

sodium

chloride  or 

potas-

sium

chloride  salt.    Sodium  chloride  is  less  costly  and  more  readily

available.  Some people may prefer potassium chloride as part of a very
low sodium diet.  Potassium salt provides less capacity per pound then
sodium salt.  When you select the salt type you use, the computer will
automatically adjust its calculations for the proper capacity.

Salt Form: 

Salt is typically sold as bagged 

pellets

/cubes or in formed

blocks.

The form of salt you use has an effect on how much salt your

brine  tank  can  hold.    Pellets  fill  the  tank  volume  more  completely.
The brine tank has separate scales for bag (pellet) or block.  Choose
the salt form you use (

pellet

or 

block

) so that the computer can prop-

erly calculate salt level.

CONFIGURE SETTINGS

SET REGEN TIME

VACATION MODE

SALT SETTINGS

TIME/DATE SET

02:00AM

SET LOW SALT ALERT

SALT SETTINGS

SALT AUDIBLE TIME

OFF

SALT TYPE

Sodium

05:00PM

Helpful Tip: The scale for block
salt is designated by levels 1-4.
The scale for bag salt or potas-
sium chloride is designated by
levels 1-5. For larger tanks, a salt
scale sticker is available through
your RainSoft Dealer, part number
19024.

Helpful Tip: The Customer
mobile app gives you other
options for salt alerts, such as
push notification or email.

Summary of Contents for EC5 Series

Page 1: ...heet for specific reduction claims Part No 16842 Rev F 08 16 The EC5 series is tested and certified by WQA to NSF ANSI 372 for lead free compliance The EC5 series is tested and certified by WQA to CSA...

Page 2: ...Product Certification Information 7 Installation Instructions 8_12 System Start Up 12 14 An Overview of the Regeneration Process 15 16 Navigating the menus 17 18 Salt Level 18 System Information Star...

Page 3: ...t amount of salt for maximum efficiency based on your individual water consumption needs Application Limitations On hardness levels of 60 grains and higher the system may not achieve a hardness of les...

Page 4: ...unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system This system must be installed in accordance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations The Commonwe...

Page 5: ...0 0 2 0 11 0 34 500 15 0 lbs 30 500 10 0 lbs 14 200 3 0 lbs 4 750 3 0 lbs EC5 100S V 10 x 35 1 0 10 0 2 0 10 0 34 500 15 0 lbs 30 500 10 0 lbs 14 200 3 0 lbs 4 750 3 0 lbs EC5 100S CV 10 x 35 1 0 10 0...

Page 6: ...3 500 3 0 lbs 4 516 3 0 lbs EC5 100S T 10 x 35 1 0 10 0 2 0 10 0 30 500 15 0 lbs 26 100 10 0 lbs 13 500 3 0 lbs 4 516 3 0 lbs EC5 100S CT 10 x 35 1 0 10 0 2 0 11 0 30 500 15 0 lbs 26 100 10 0 lbs 13 5...

Page 7: ...ailable at no charge from RainSoft Please call 1 800 860 7638 for your free two year supply In between testing you can easily monitor the system s performance in the shower or while washing your hands...

Page 8: ...s over 50 feet long may need to be increased in size to allow proper flow Place the system in the desired location The location should have a level smooth and clean surface If the system is located ou...

Page 9: ...igation or Outdoor Watering If available run an untreated water line to outside faucet or provide a hose connection on untreated line prior to system 8 Install the Pipe Connector Yoke to the Bypass Va...

Page 10: ...osition The valve handles should be perpendicular to the pipes see figure 4 9 Install the Drain Line and Air Gap Air Gap Not Supplied For all drain lines use at least a 1 2 inch I D line Connect the d...

Page 11: ...n the right side of the valve see figure 8 Insert a tube support into the other end of the brine line and push the brine line into the brine safety float elbow Use a locking clip to secure the connect...

Page 12: ...e Remaining Debris from the System Open the cold water faucet on your bathtub Allow the system to flush the remaining dirt and debris into the bathtub until the water runs clear Open all remaining fau...

Page 13: ...en to enter the Main Menu then select SALT LEVEL Press Enter or Right Arrow button Using the Up and Down Arrows set the Salt Level to the level of salt that is filled in the brine tank You can referen...

Page 14: ...l Blocks Possible 4 200 lbs of Salt Level 4 0 level equal to 200 lbs Correct Incorrect Stacking Using 50 lb Salt Blocks Standard Block Dims 8 5 x 8 5 x 11 5 Total Blocks Possible 3 150 lbs of Salt Lev...

Page 15: ...valve to the brine refill position about two hours before the scheduled time of regeneration You may hear the motor running and some water flowing at this time Because the computer knows how much wate...

Page 16: ...w position In this position the valve creates a vacuum to pull the brine solution out of the brine tank The brine solution flows slowly through the mineral bed removing the hardness ions that are atta...

Page 17: ...up to the system There are a few special screens that will be described in the REGENERATION and ALARMS sections of this manual The screen has a backlight that turns off after a few minutes of no activ...

Page 18: ...ER or RIGHT button takes you to the System Information menu You can select any menu items for additional information System Alerts When salt level falls to 30 pounds or less you will receive a LOW SAL...

Page 19: ...onitor these system and provide a warning when service is needed These alarms are identified as DRINKING WATER FILTER AIRMASTER and OTHER These alarms indicate the need for service by a trained techni...

Page 20: ...g SYSTEM REGEN IN 10 The control does a 10 second countdown before starting the regenera tion This gives you one more chance to abort the manual regeneration Pressing any button during the 10 second c...

Page 21: ...at the same time the next day Salt Type You have the option to use sodium chloride or potas sium chloride salt Sodium chloride is less costly and more readily available Some people may prefer potassiu...

Page 22: ...f Week Sets the current day of the week Set Date Sets the current date mm dd yyyy in English dd mm yyyy in metric Daylight Savings Turns automatic Daylight Savings Time adjustment ON or OFF The system...

Page 23: ...ion is informational only and cannot be changed directly Network Status In the Wi Fi Menu scroll down to see Network Status This will change from No SSID to the assigned IP address when connected to t...

Page 24: ...rn to the RainSoft Remind App Press Connect EC5 to Network at the bottom of the screen 5 Enter your home network Wi Fi SSID and password in the appropriate fields then press Connect to Network As the...

Page 25: ...ion is complete 2 The system regenerates at the wrong time 1 The raw water has changed 2 The bypass valve is open 3 The power supply is disconnected 3 Plug in the power supply 1 Call your RainSoft Dea...

Page 26: ...26 Valve Exploded View...

Page 27: ...7954 Flow control washer 0 25 gpm 21 1 17957 Adapter blfc 0 25 gpm 22 1 17939 1 2 npt x 1 2 barb poly elbow 23 1 17557 Composite bypass valve 24A 1 17560 3 4 coupling adapter assembly 24B 1 17558 Turb...

Page 28: ...28 Control Exploded View 1 5 3 4 4 6 11 7 8 8 10 9 14 2 15 12 13...

Page 29: ...ONT HOUSING ASSEMBLY 7 1 51904 GEN5 DOOR EC5 8 5 51919 SCREW 4 20x0 25in PHIL PAB SS 9 1 51927 EC5 WIFI PCB BOARD ASSY PRG 10 1 51911 LED BLUE WIRE HARNESS GEN5 11 1 51907 SPRING GEN 5 FRONT HOUSING D...

Page 30: ...cm2 OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40 F 100 F 4 4 C 38 C ELECTRICAL 24 VAC 50 60 Hz COMPUTER SALT PER REGENERATION VARIABLE EFFICIENCY 4 400 GRAINS LBS SALT 2 25 LBS DOSAGE CAPACITY SALT 9 900 GRAINS 2 25 LBS...

Page 31: ...MENT NEEDS THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN AN AREA NOT AFFECTED BY EXTREME HEAT COLD OR THE ELEMENTS THIS SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGU LAT...

Page 32: ...f cm2 OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40 F 100 F 4 4 C 38 C ELECTRICAL 24 VAC 50 60 Hz COMPUTER SALT PER REGENERATION VARIABLE EFFICIENCY 4 970 GRAINS LBS SALT 4 5 LBS DOSAGE CAPACITY SALT 22 400 GRAINS 4 5 LBS...

Page 33: ...ental or consequential damages so parts of the above limita tion or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from stat...

Page 34: ...RainSoft Division of Aquion Inc 101 S Gary Ave Roselle IL 60172 Main Switchboard 1 847 437 9400 Customer Service 1 800 860 7638 www rainsoft com 2016 RAINSOFT A DIVISION OF AQUION INC 36...

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